Sony · Xperia

Xperia 1 IV

Released June 2022

The fourth Xperia 1 adds continuous optical telephoto zoom, a brighter 4K screen and a 12 MP front camera.

Model history · 4 models, 2019–2022

Screen: 6.5″
Display: OLED, 120 Hz
Chip: Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Memory: 12 GB
Storage: 256 GB
Main camera: 12 MP
Zoom: 5.2×
Battery: 5,000 mAh
Weight: 185 g

What reviewers say

TechRadar and Stuff praise the detailed 4K screen, flexible manual camera controls and continuous telephoto zoom. Both found the phone expensive and noticed heat under heavy use. Stuff liked the improved speakers and battery life, while TechRadar reported an unreliable fingerprint sensor and occasional video playback problems.

From techradar.com and stuff.tv

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 6.5″
Resolution: 3840 × 1644
Sharpness: 643 pixels per inch
Panel: OLED
Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Display type: 4K HDR OLED, 21:9
Screen protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus front and rear
Display features: 120 Hz refresh; 240 Hz motion blur reduction and touch scanning; Creator mode powered by CineAlta; Sony says about 50% brighter than Xperia 1 III

Performance

Chip: Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Memory: 12 GB
Storage: 256 GB
Storage type: 256 GB UFS in UK specification; microSDXC slot supports up to 1 TB

Cameras

Main camera: 12 MP
Ultra wide camera: 12 MP
Telephoto camera: 12 MP
Optical zoom: 5.2×
Front camera: 12 MP
Main camera: 12 MP, 24 mm, ƒ/1.7, 1/1.7-inch Exmor RS sensor
Ultra wide camera: 12 MP, 16 mm, ƒ/2.2, 1/2.5-inch Exmor RS sensor
Telephoto camera: 12 MP, continuous 85–125 mm, ƒ/2.3–2.8, 1/3.5-inch Exmor RS sensor
Front camera: 12 MP, ƒ/2.0, 1/2.9-inch Exmor RS sensor
Zoom: Continuous 85–125 mm optical telephoto (about 3.5–5.2× relative to 24 mm main); 15.6× hybrid zoom
Video recording: 4K HDR at 24, 25, 30, 60 or 120 fps on all three rear cameras; Cinematography Pro and Videography Pro
Camera features: Photography Pro; ZEISS T* coating; up to 20 fps AF/AE burst; Real-time Eye AF and subject tracking; 3D iToF sensor

Battery and charging

Battery: 5,000 mAh
Wired charging: Up to 30 W
Wireless charging: Up to 15 W
Wired charging: USB Power Delivery; Sony claims 50% charge in 30 minutes; 30 W maximum reported by Stuff
Wireless charging: Qi wireless charging; 15 W maximum reported by Stuff
Charges other devices: Battery Share charges other Qi devices

Design

Type: Standard
Weight: 185 g
Thickness: 8.2 mm
Height × width: 165 × 71 mm
Water and dust resistance: IP68
Colours: Black, Ice White, Purple
Buttons: Power, volume and dedicated two-stage camera shutter
Water resistance detail: IPX5/IPX8 water resistance and IP6X dust resistance
Biometrics: Fingerprint sensor
Speakers: Front-facing full-stage stereo speakers; Dolby Atmos, 360 Reality Audio Upmix and DSEE Ultimate

Software

Operating system: Android
Software at launch: Android 12
In the box: Sony says no charger or cable is included

Connectivity

Mobile network: Sub-6 GHz 5G and 4G LTE
SIM: Dual SIM, nano-SIM and eSIM
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E, 2.4/5/6 GHz
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.2 and LE Audio
NFC: Yes
USB: USB-C 3.2 at 5 Gbps with DisplayPort 4K/60 output; separate 3.5 mm headphone socket

Storage options

Storage
256 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

Continuous 85–125 mm optical telephoto zoom
Three 12 MP rear cameras record 4K HDR video at up to 120 fps
3.5 mm headphone socket, microSDXC slot and dedicated shutter button

Cons

No charger or cable included
Sustained camera and gaming work can trigger thermal throttling (TechRadar and Stuff)

Closest rivals

Model	Screen	Display	Chip	Memory	Storage	Main camera	Zoom	Battery	Weight	Released
GooglePixel 7 Pro	6.7″	LTPO OLED, 120 Hz	Tensor G2	12 GB	128 GB – 256 GB	50 MP	5×	5,000 mAh	212 g	Oct 2022
vivoX80 Pro	6.78″	LTPO OLED, 120 Hz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1	12 GB	256 GB	50 MP	5×	4,700 mAh	219 g	Apr 2022
vivoX60 Pro+	6.56″	OLED, 120 Hz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888	12 GB	256 GB	50 MP	5×	4,200 mAh	191 g	Jan 2021

Previous model: Xperia 1 III. Newer model: Xperia 1 V.

Sources

Photo: refurbished.store

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